Christina Vinson

Christina Vinson is a freelance writer based in Nashville, Tenn. After graduating from Cornerstone University, she left the idyllic shores of West Michigan and headed south alongside her husband, a musician. She writes for a variety of publications across the state and country, with work ranging from full-length magazine features to SEO-rich blog posts. When she's not typing away at the computer, you can find Vinson at the library with a stack of books, in the kitchen baking cinnamon rolls or drinking coffee at a local coffee shop.

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Not only does Kenny Chesney have a huge heart and a pretty sizable bank account to match, but he also has good looks to add to his resume. Not just good looks, but really good looks -- he's recently been named the Hottest Guy of 2013 by People Country.

Country rocker Eric Church doesn't play by the rules. He proudly sports a chip on his shoulder. He's carved out a bad boy image in country music that led to an incredible amount of success. Church recently bared all the details to Playboy, telling the magazine of his unconventional rise to fame.

Kellie Pickler, the newest 'Dancing With the Stars' champion, not only received the coveted mirror ball trophy for her stellar performances throughout this season. She also got another memento -- a puppy.

There is no one in the country music industry that is more known for their love of animals than Miranda Lambert. It seems that she's always rescuing furry friends from ditches or picking up strays that cross her path. That's why the recent loss of her beloved horse is so sad and has completely broken the singer's heart.

Toby Keith only recently got back into the United States after his latest USO tour, and was actually in Moore, Oklahoma right before the deadly tornado struck on Monday (May 20), but left for Nashville to record new music just hours before it touched down. When he heard about the wreckage and devastation the storm caused, he returned to his hometown the next day, ready to help and assess the damage.

Willie Nelson has made a lasting and memorable contribution to country music, solidifying his status as an icon. At 80, he continues to make himself known -- not only in music, but also as a kind heart. The singer recently turned his birthday bash into a benefi

The hit country trio Lady Antebellum have been racking up plenty of television appearances, with a recent visit to Ellen DeGeneres and a hilarious stint on talk show host's Jimmy Fallon's late night show Wednesday night (May 8).

The women of Pistol Annies are off and running with their new 'Hush Hush' video from their sophomore album, 'Annie Up.' It's worth a watch (or two or three), as the three beautiful bandmates are sassy and slyly funny in the clip. Plus, you may recognize a few of the cast members -- Jim Lauderdale and Brenda Lee make appearances.

Lady Antebellum stopped by the comedic headquarters of 'Ellen' on Tuesday (May 7) to perform their hit 'Downtown' from their already successful fourth album, 'Golden.' They also sat down with the comedian, prompting some entertaining conversations and hilarious comments. Turns out DeGeneres had some surprises up her sleeve, as she threw the beautiful and very pregnant Hillary Scott an impromptu baby shower.

Country music foursome Little Big Town have been building unstoppable momentum, and 2013 has proved to be a fantastic year, with a Grammy for 'Pontoon' and their two ACM awards for Vocal Group of the Year and Video of the Year. It looks like things will just keep getting better for LBT, as they just received an Emmy nomination.

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